minumum draw weight

[woofert]

Good Day All,
I was wanting to adjust my bow to the minimum draw weight and was wondering how far I can go, the sticker on my Reflex Bighorn says its draw weight is 60 - 70 lbs. I currently have it adjusted to 60 lbs but would like to see how low I can go.
If I can go lower, what will indicate that I've gone as far as I can, also what will be the effects on the bow, I've heard that let off effect of the cams is decreased as you move away from max draw weight. Are there any other ways to decrease draw weight other than adjusting at the limb bolts.

Thank for your time,
Woofert

[Daveinthebush]

I would not go less than the manufacture recommends.  IF you go less than 60 you might not have enough engagement for the bolt threads and possibly over time damage the riser threads. You probably would also void the warranty on the bow.

[Wlscott]

Most bows have a warning on the riser that says DO NOT GO MORE THAN 4 TURNS OFF OF THE BOTTOM OF THE TILLER.  

In other words, if you've got the limb bolts bottomed out, don't turn them out more than four turns.

[cam69conv]

Woofert,

Well bud 60 Is all yer gonna get..Any lower and you not only run the risk of voiding your warrenty on your bow But also voiding the one on your NOSE..If you back the limb bolt off more than what they are designed to do the you run the risk of them disengauging and the limb flippin back into your face...About the ONLY thing you could do Is take it to your local shop and see if you can take out a little twist in your string and cables..May be able to lose a couple of pounds that way...Good luck to ya

[scruffy]

My 70lb pse nova l3 28" draw with the limbs turned out 4 turns measured 55lbs at the bow shop last weekend.  If I was thinking I would have bottomed out the limbs and made sure the max was 70lbs, but I didn't...  

Anyway, to find the minimum just turn the bow out 4 turns and have the bow measured.  That will be your minimum.

later,
scruffy